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      • Top 3 works: Four Idioms on Negro Art #1 Folk
      • Copyright status: Under copyright
      • Nationality: United States
      • Art period: Contemporary
      • Top-ranked work: Four Idioms on Negro Art #1 Folk

      The Silhouette and the Shadow

      Born in Stockton, United States, Kara Walker is a contemporary artist whose practice spans various media, including painting, sculpture, installation, and film. She is most recognized for her large-scale, room-sized tableaux composed of black cut-paper silhouettes set against white walls. These works often utilize the traditional aesthetic of the silhouette to present figures that address the history of American slavery and racism. Her imagery frequently incorporates elements such as Spanish moss, large moons, and dramatic clouds to create a sense of claustrophobic space. Beyond her signature silhouettes, Walker has produced works in gouache, watercolor, and video animation, as well as monumental sculptural installations like A Subtlety, or the Marvelous Sugar Baby, which featured a sphinx-like figure made of white sugar.

      Academic and Professional Journey

      Walker’s formal training includes a BFA from the Atlanta College of Art and an MFA in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her career has been marked by significant recognition, including being awarded a MacArthur fellowship in 1997. She has held the Tepper Chair in Visual Arts at the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, and has served as a professor at Columbia University. Her work has been exhibited in major institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Tate Modern. In addition to her visual art, she has engaged in various projects, such as designing a large-scale picture for the Vienna State Opera and contributing to the 2025 exhibition Monuments at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA.

      Kysymykset ja vastaukset

      Voinko selata Kara Walker teoksia väripaletin mukaan?

      Löytääksesi taiteilijan Kara Walker teoksia tietyssä väripaletissa, käytä hänen Väripalettien mukaan -sivuaan.

      Miten Kara Walkern taide kehittyi ajan myötä?

      Kara Walker-taiteilijan Ura kronikka on vieritettävä aikajana, joka esittää taiteilijan teokset kronologisessa järjestyksessä jaettuna uravaiheita vastaaviin lukuihin.

      Missä ja minä vuonna Kara Walker on syntynyt?

      Kara Walker syntyi Stocktonssä vuonna 1969.

      Millä muilla nimillä tai nimimerkeillä Kara Walker tunnetaan?

      Kara Walker tunnetaan myös nimellä قرة ووكر, Kara Walkerová, カラ・ウォーカー, 카라 워커, Кара Уокер.

      Pieni tietovisa

      Jokaisessa kysymyksessä on vain yksi oikea vastaus.

      Kysymys 1:
      In what year was Kara Walker born?
      Kysymys 2:
      Which institution has Kara Walker been a Tepper Chair in Visual Arts at since 2015?
      Kysymys 3:
      What was the title of Walker's 2014 public exhibition with Creative Time?
      Kysymys 4:
      Where did Walker receive her MFA in painting?
      Kysymys 5:
      In which city was Kara Walker born?